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The last four years of the Trump Administration have taught a lot about leadership. In this podcast I summarize some of the big lessons and why care, trust, and followership are among the most important leadership qualities of all. I also dig in and explain why PowerSkills represent the leadership behaviors of the future. (PS. Part of the message is the Great Politicians are not necessarily Great Leaders, but some are.)

The Big Tech (Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google) now make up 30% of the S&P 100 and 23% of the S&P 500. The Congressional Report on High Tech is comprehensive and important to read. In this podcast I discuss the report and highlight four things: What is the role of business in society? Why have these companies become so important and possibly dangerous? What can we learn about the leadership and culture of large organizations? What will be the impact of these companies on society, the economy, and trust? My analysis in writing here. Read the report itself here.

We thought the Pandemic was a public health crisis, but it's really much more. We have a whole new economy. In this podcast I talk about the four dimensions of The Pandemic Economy, which will give you insights for the year ahead.

The newest theme in business is to create a sense of "belonging" - the feeling of being included, respected, and fully involved in the company, team, or organization. After conversations with more than 40 Diversity and Inclusion leaders, here are my thoughts on why Belonging is the key to figuring this out. Read this article for the various frameworks and examples. Reference Materials Why Diversity has become a business priority. The value of belonging at work, in HBR Women in the Workplace 2019, by McKinsey Introducing People Success: Helping People Be their Best and Do their Best at Work, Glint Why Inclusive Leaders Are Good for Organizations, and How to Become One. The Trouble with Gender Targets Dobbin, F., & Kalev, A. (2016, July-August). Why diversity programs fail: And what works better. Harvard Business Review, 94(7-8), 52-60. Toward a systemic and inclusive framework. In B. M. Ferdman & B. R. Deane (Eds.), Diversity at work: The practice of inclusion (p. 3–54). Jossey-Bass. https:// doi.org/10.1002/9781118764282.ch1 Plaut VC1, Garnett FG, Buffardi LE, Sanchez-Burks J. (2011) “What about me?” Perceptions of exclusion and whites’ reactions to multiculturalism. Macdonald G1, Leary MR. Psychol Bull. 2005 Mar;131(2):202-23. Why does social exclusion hurt? The relationship between social and physical pain. Why rejection hurts. https://www.edge.org/conversation/naomi_eisenberger-why-rejection-hurts Walton, G. M., & Cohen, G. L. (2007). A question of belonging: Race, social fit, and achievement. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92(1), 82–96. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.92.1.82 https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0022-3514.92.1.82 Fear of Being Different Stifles Talent. https://hbr.org/2014/03/fear-of-being-different-stifles-talent Shore, L.M., Randel, A.E., Chung, B., Dean, M.A., Ehrhart, K.H., Singh, G. (2011). Inclusion and diversity in work groups: A review and model for future research. Journal of Management, 37. Making it safe: the effects of leader inclusiveness and professional status on psychological safety and improvement efforts in health care teams, Ingrid M. Nembhard Amy C. Edmondson Value Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity for All, by Workday

It's August and we've learned a lot about the Pandemic. The four big lessons and how to prepare for Fall and Winter.

Diversity, inclusion, fairness, Black Injustice - all unsolved problems in society. As you think about the D&I agenda, consider a big topic: Unity. How do we bring the organization into a unified whole?

Employee Engagement is at an all-time high - yet the Pandemic rages out of control. What's going on? Employers have taken a whole new focus on workers, one which will surprise you.

The Coronavirus has created a lot of problems: unemployment, health, political fighting, and income inequality. But there are positives too. In this podcast I highlight ten positive things that are coming from the Pandemic, and many of these will last for years to come.

Injustice to Black Americans has raised the need for citizenship in business. It's all about trust in our institutions, and trust is made up of competence, ethics, and listening. How can you apply these principles to your organization?

Understanding Cornavirus Now: The Big Reset Revisited. Now that we go back to work, let's revisit how remote work and the economy have been permanently changed. And safely coming back to work.

The Talent Marketplace is one of the most exciting innovations in business and HR. What is it and why is it so important, especially now?

Remote Work or Work at Home (WAH) is the new craze. Will this really be the permanent new way of work? Not quite. But it's working well.

How do you build resilience - as an organization and individual? Lessons from the military and the world of positive psychology.

The COVID-19 Economy is different - built on trust, safety, and values. As hard as it has been, we're in the middle of an economic transformation - one that impacts every business and all our home and business lives.